Pokta Gram Panchayat, Basia
Pokta is a Gram Panchayat located in the Gumla district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Basia Panchayat Samiti and Gumla Zila Parishad. Pokta Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bangarkela, Barai, and Kiringloya. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Pokta Gram Panchayat
Pokta Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bangarkela |
| 2 | Barai |
| 3 | Kiringloya |
| 4 | Lohri |
| 5 | Nawadih |
| 6 | Pokta |
| 7 | Ramjari |
| 8 | Tangartoli |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pokta Gram Panchayat
Pokta Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pokta Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Basia Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pokta Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Gumla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pokta Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pokta Gram Panchayat
Where is Pokta Gram Panchayat located?
Pokta Gram Panchayat is located in the Gumla district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Basia Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Pokta Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Pokta Gram Panchayat: Bangarkela, Barai, Kiringloya, Lohri, Nawadih, Pokta, Ramjari, and Tangartoli.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Pokta Gram Panchayat come under?
Pokta Gram Panchayat comes under Basia Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Gumla district.
Which District Panchayat does Pokta Gram Panchayat come under?
Gumla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pokta Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Pokta Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Basia Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Gumla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Pokta Gram Panchayat?
Pokta Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Pokta Gram Panchayat do?
Pokta Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.